This Neoclassical gem of a building was erected next door to the just-completed Hotel Paso del Norte. The photo, taken by Otis Aultman, is at the El Paso Public Library and comes to us courtesy of Barbara Given-Behne and our friends at “Remember in el Paso When…” Barbara informs us that the films showing at this moment were “The Terrible Daughter” and “The Ironmasters,” which cost $0.10 for adults and $0.05 for children!
History credit Kayla Parsons from above July 2019 Levisa Lazer link.
“Ninety-eight years ago, in July of 1921, Dr. C.B. Walters broke ground on a new, state-of-the art building in downtown Louisa with a steam shovel. The upstairs was to be used as offices for Dr. Walters. The downstairs was divided into two rooms. The first was used as a modern pharmacy. The second was leased for use as a picture show.
The theater opened on New Year’s Eve, 1921. The theater presented stage shows starting in 1922 with the Lyceum series. The series included the Boston Male Quartet and Princess Nadonia Indians. The stage frequently hosted circus acts, magicians, and live music.
The twenties were the age of silent movies. Miss Spencer would play during the movies, coordinating her music with the action that was taking part on the screen. On August 5, 1926, talking movies were introduced to The Garden Theater. A new sound system was installed in 1929.
Modernization began again in 1938. A new wide screen was installed along with a new stereo sound system, air conditioning, and a new projector. This is also when the grand marquee and front was built.
The theater continued to be a hub of entertainment for Louisa until the late 70s. It’s hard to go anywhere in Louisa without finding someone with great memories of the Garden Theater. In a post on Facebook, many commented with memories of seeing their first movie in the theater, spending weekends there, and the low cost of popcorn.
In celebration of the past of the building, the new owners, Tim and Lelia Robinson, have begun construction to restore the theater to its former glory. Mountain Movers Theatre Company is hosting two sets of summer camps for the children of our community. Each camp will end with public performances. For more information on camp registration, Mountain Movers Theatre Company, public performances, and ticket sales, visit www.mtnmoverstheatre.com"
Located in East Jenkins, which apparently is across the street from Burdine using the same zip code.
Building confirmed demolished.
Neighboring building is still standing, but I have not narrowed down an address yet.
Address is 436 Helena Ave.
Original building is still standing with a newer facade.
Operates today as The Event Center, whose Facebook page is below.
It includes some interior photos of it currently.
Multiple other images added to Photos.
Address is 125 S. Main Cross Street.
Renovated and reopened as a live performance venue.
Full chronological history in below link.
Additional photo in second link.
Mountain Movers Theatre Company is based there as well.
Their website is below too.
Address is 9416 Highway 805, formerly Main Street.
Building today houses Emmanuel Baptist Church. A brick facade and steeple has been added to the theatre portion of the existing building, which is part of the same building next door, which today houses a Dollar General.
1937 photo added credit Missouri Historical Society.
The Route 66 Association of Missouri believed it was in Maplewood, but can find no record of that.
So it must be the correct one.
Fox Theatre. Decorated for opening, 31 January 1929, with crowd lined up at ticket windows. Photograph by W.C. Persons, 1929. Missouri History Museum Photographs and Prints Collections. PB 0115. NS 10417.
Update:
UNIQUE THEATEE, 111 S. EL PASO ST., 1913
This Neoclassical gem of a building was erected next door to the just-completed Hotel Paso del Norte. The photo, taken by Otis Aultman, is at the El Paso Public Library and comes to us courtesy of Barbara Given-Behne and our friends at “Remember in el Paso When…” Barbara informs us that the films showing at this moment were “The Terrible Daughter” and “The Ironmasters,” which cost $0.10 for adults and $0.05 for children!
Photo courtesy of Markus Freitag.
El Paso History Alliance.
Former employee story.
http://www.violetcrownvoices.com/longhorn-drive-in?fbclid=IwAR1kTkHzGo9HCWY61ehS9bkAwt9Cpv7-pW4na7-RTLRY9F_oSX94Dg6eIQ8
Drive-in and swap meet will remain open through Summer 2020 now.
https://www.sgvtribune.com/2019/11/07/mission-tiki-drive-in-in-montclair-to-stay-open-through-summer-2020/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_content=fb-sgvtribune&fbclid=IwAR0IWF1YCCufd-goJxFEk9YhONjPANekLGyGgHoyK3HNC4fL3LEuwQeAW6Y
April 1942, photo by Russell Lee for the Office of War Information.
History credit Kayla Parsons from above July 2019 Levisa Lazer link.
“Ninety-eight years ago, in July of 1921, Dr. C.B. Walters broke ground on a new, state-of-the art building in downtown Louisa with a steam shovel. The upstairs was to be used as offices for Dr. Walters. The downstairs was divided into two rooms. The first was used as a modern pharmacy. The second was leased for use as a picture show.
The theater opened on New Year’s Eve, 1921. The theater presented stage shows starting in 1922 with the Lyceum series. The series included the Boston Male Quartet and Princess Nadonia Indians. The stage frequently hosted circus acts, magicians, and live music.
The twenties were the age of silent movies. Miss Spencer would play during the movies, coordinating her music with the action that was taking part on the screen. On August 5, 1926, talking movies were introduced to The Garden Theater. A new sound system was installed in 1929.
Modernization began again in 1938. A new wide screen was installed along with a new stereo sound system, air conditioning, and a new projector. This is also when the grand marquee and front was built.
The theater continued to be a hub of entertainment for Louisa until the late 70s. It’s hard to go anywhere in Louisa without finding someone with great memories of the Garden Theater. In a post on Facebook, many commented with memories of seeing their first movie in the theater, spending weekends there, and the low cost of popcorn.
In celebration of the past of the building, the new owners, Tim and Lelia Robinson, have begun construction to restore the theater to its former glory. Mountain Movers Theatre Company is hosting two sets of summer camps for the children of our community. Each camp will end with public performances. For more information on camp registration, Mountain Movers Theatre Company, public performances, and ticket sales, visit www.mtnmoverstheatre.com"
Located in East Jenkins, which apparently is across the street from Burdine using the same zip code. Building confirmed demolished. Neighboring building is still standing, but I have not narrowed down an address yet.
Address is 436 Helena Ave. Original building is still standing with a newer facade. Operates today as The Event Center, whose Facebook page is below. It includes some interior photos of it currently. Multiple other images added to Photos.
https://www.facebook.com/TheEventCenterProductions/
Prichard Collection photo.
Address is 125 S. Main Cross Street. Renovated and reopened as a live performance venue. Full chronological history in below link. Additional photo in second link. Mountain Movers Theatre Company is based there as well. Their website is below too.
https://www.thelevisalazer.com/2019/06/14/the-garden-theater-a-bright-past/
https://www.thelevisalazer.com/2019/05/24/mountain-movers-theatre-company-is-proud-to-present-kidscamp/
http://www.mtnmoverstheatre.com/
Address is 9416 Highway 805, formerly Main Street. Building today houses Emmanuel Baptist Church. A brick facade and steeple has been added to the theatre portion of the existing building, which is part of the same building next door, which today houses a Dollar General.
1937 photo added credit Missouri Historical Society. The Route 66 Association of Missouri believed it was in Maplewood, but can find no record of that. So it must be the correct one.
Fox Theatre. Decorated for opening, 31 January 1929, with crowd lined up at ticket windows. Photograph by W.C. Persons, 1929. Missouri History Museum Photographs and Prints Collections. PB 0115. NS 10417.
Photograph by W.C. Persons, ca. 1933. Missouri Historical Society Photographs and Prints Collections. PB 360. Scan © 2006, Missouri Historical Society.
Urban Remains article detailing the disposition of ornamental features from the Garrick Theatre.
https://www.urbanremainschicago.com/news-and-events/2019/03/12/tracking-the-distribution-of-salvaged-ornament-after-destruction-of-adler-and-sullivans-garrick-theater/?fbclid=IwAR042cPutCM4pVIbqOcxkpNY3CUZcXkW9rsxOezKXolSoCnrgz3dFHRI7tY
Another photo here.
https://www.newsbreakapp.com/n/0NHMUrDe?s=a1&pd=018MSgJa&fbclid=IwAR2eT78cG24t77iVsxmq7wQIUv7Dea3aTTygZnMF4S7AJJ04x93WcPtmGKo
Four 2019 marquee removal photos and below description added credit Des Plaines Theatre Facebook page.
“The crew is hard at work this week removing the old marquee. We are looking forward to seeing the new signage shortly!”
Buckingham Theatre matchbook images added credit & courtesy LakeView Historical Facebook page.
It was New City Likwid Lounge in 2005 through at least 2008. So it likely ended it’s days as Capitol City Nightclub.
This 2011 article mentions the then plans for the site.
https://www.pressreader.com/canada/edmonton-journal/20110627/281492157946939
Circa 1954 photo as Mercier Theatre added courtesy Historic Madison County Facebook page.
Because this shows they are worth $125 billion as of 10/28, if I’m reading it correctly…
https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/NFLX/netflix/net-worth
1981 photo added credit Don Dickinson.
1981 photo added credit Don Dickinson.
1981 photo as Eve Theatre added credit Don Dickinson.